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What batteries come with each laser distance meter range?

Bosch GLM165-27C and GLM165-27CGL each have a 165 ft maker range and IP65 code. One supplies two AA batteries; the other supplies rechargeable Li-ion. The battery setup differs.

The rechargeable kit suits you if that power setup matters.

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BLAZE GLM100-23 Laser Measure · first with a product link

Maximum range: 100 ft.
Supplied battery: 2 AAA.

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Not listed by the maker: IP rating.

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If you choose At least 164 ft for maximum range, the first option with a product link becomes BLAZE GLM165-22 Laser Measure.

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BLAZE GLM100-23 Laser Measure

Maximum range: 100 ft.

Key details

Supplied battery: 2 AAA.

What to note

Not listed by the maker: IP rating.

Compare specs: Maximum range: 100 ft here; 165 ft on BLAZE GLM165-22 Laser Measure.

Maximum range: 100 ftSupplied battery: 2 AAAPublished accuracy: +/- 1/16-in

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Maximum range100 ft

Supplied battery2 AAA

Published accuracy+/- 1/16-in

IP ratingNot listed by the maker

3 of 4 specs available · source checked September 28, 2026 · Source ↗
Bosch · Product page checked September 28, 2026

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Maximum range: At least 164 ft

BLAZE GLM165-22 Laser Measure

Supplied battery: 2 AA.

Key details

Published accuracy: Measuring Accuracy: +/- 1/16-in; Stakeout Accuracy*: +/- 1/2-in.

What to note

IP rating: IP65.

Compare specs: Supplied battery: 2 AA here; Rechargeable Li-ion on BLAZE GLM165-27CGL Laser Measure.

Maximum range: 165 ftSupplied battery: 2 AAIP rating: IP65

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Maximum range165 ft

Supplied battery2 AA

IP ratingIP65

Published accuracyMeasuring Accuracy: +/- 1/16-in; Stakeout Accuracy*: +/- 1/2-in

4 of 4 specs available · source checked September 28, 2026 · Source ↗
Bosch · Product page checked September 28, 2026

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Maximum range: At least 200 ft

BLAZE GLM400C Laser Measure

Maximum range: 400 ft.

Key details

Supplied battery: 3 AA.

What to note

Published accuracy: Typ. +/-1/16-in (1.5 mm).

Compare specs: Maximum range: 400 ft here; 100 ft on Compact Laser Distance Measurer.

Maximum range: 400 ftSupplied battery: 3 AAIP rating: IP54

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Maximum range400 ft

Supplied battery3 AA

IP ratingIP54

Published accuracyTyp. +/-1/16-in (1.5 mm)

4 of 4 specs available · source checked September 28, 2026 · Source ↗
Bosch · Product page checked September 28, 2026

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BLAZE GLM165-25G Laser Measure

Maximum range: 165 ft.

Key details

Supplied battery: 2 AA.

What to note

Published accuracy: Measuring Accuracy: +/- 1/16-in; Stakeout Accuracy*: +/- 1/2-in.

Compare specs: Maximum range: 165 ft here; 400 ft on BLAZE GLM400C Laser Measure.

Maximum range: 165 ftSupplied battery: 2 AAIP rating: IP65

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Maximum range165 ft

Supplied battery2 AA

IP ratingIP65

Published accuracyMeasuring Accuracy: +/- 1/16-in; Stakeout Accuracy*: +/- 1/2-in

4 of 4 specs available · source checked September 28, 2026 · Source ↗
Bosch · Product page checked September 28, 2026

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BLAZE GLM165-27C Laser Measure

Supplied battery: 2 AA.

Key details

Maximum range: 165 ft.

What to note

Published accuracy: Measuring Accuracy: +/- 1/16-in; Stakeout Accuracy*: +/- 1/2-in.

Compare specs: Supplied battery: 2 AA here; 3 AA on BLAZE GLM400C Laser Measure.

Maximum range: 165 ftSupplied battery: 2 AAIP rating: IP65

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Maximum range165 ft

Supplied battery2 AA

IP ratingIP65

Published accuracyMeasuring Accuracy: +/- 1/16-in; Stakeout Accuracy*: +/- 1/2-in

4 of 4 specs available · source checked September 28, 2026 · Source ↗
Bosch · Product page checked September 28, 2026

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Spec	BLAZE GLM100-23 Laser MeasureNo preferences selected.	BLAZE GLM165-22 Laser MeasureNo preferences selected.
Maximum range	100 ft	165 ft
Supplied battery	2 AAA	2 AA
IP rating	Not listed by the maker	IP65
Published accuracy	+/- 1/16-in	Measuring Accuracy: +/- 1/16-in; Stakeout Accuracy*: +/- 1/2-in

BLAZE GLM100-23 Laser Measure

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Maximum range: 100 ft
Supplied battery: 2 AAA
IP rating: Not listed by the maker
Published accuracy: +/- 1/16-in

BLAZE GLM165-22 Laser Measure

No preferences selected.

Maximum range: 165 ft
Supplied battery: 2 AA
IP rating: IP65
Published accuracy: Measuring Accuracy: +/- 1/16-in; Stakeout Accuracy*: +/- 1/2-in

BLAZE GLM100-23 Laser Measure

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All models and their decision specs
Product	How it compares	Key spec	Compare	Action
BLAZE GLM100-23 Laser Measure	Compared with BLAZE GLM165-22 Laser Measure: maximum range, 100 ft vs 165 ft.	Maximum range: 100 ft	Compare	View at Bosch
BLAZE GLM165-22 Laser Measure	Compared with BLAZE GLM165-27CGL Laser Measure: supplied battery, 2 AA vs Rechargeable Li-ion.	Maximum range: 165 ft	Compare	View at Bosch
BLAZE GLM165-25G Laser Measure	Compared with BLAZE GLM165-27CGL Laser Measure: supplied battery, 2 AA vs Rechargeable Li-ion.	Maximum range: 165 ft	Compare	View at Bosch
BLAZE GLM165-27C Laser Measure	Compared with BLAZE GLM165-27CGL Laser Measure: supplied battery, 2 AA vs Rechargeable Li-ion.	Maximum range: 165 ft	Compare	View at Bosch
BLAZE GLM165-27CGL Laser Measure	Compared with BLAZE GLM400C Laser Measure: maximum range, 165 ft vs 400 ft.	Maximum range: 165 ft	Compare	View at Bosch
BLAZE GLM400C Laser Measure	Compared with Compact Laser Distance Measurer: maximum range, 400 ft vs 100 ft.	Maximum range: 400 ft	Compare	View at Bosch
Compact Laser Distance Measurer	Compared with Laser Distance Measurer, 200-Foot: maximum range, 100 ft vs 200 ft. Model / item: 93LDM100C	Maximum range: 100 ft	Compare	View at Klein Tools
Laser Distance Measurer, 200-Foot	Maximum range: 200 ft; Supplied battery: USB-C rechargeable. Model / item: 93LDM200	Maximum range: 200 ft	Compare	View at Klein Tools
Laser Distance Measurer LD 220	Compared with Laser Distance Measurer, 200-Foot: maximum range, 98 ft vs 200 ft.	Maximum range: 98 ft	Compare	View at STABILA
Laser Distance Measurer LD 250 BT	Compared with Laser Distance Measurer, 200-Foot: maximum range, 164 ft vs 200 ft.	Maximum range: 164 ft	Compare	View at STABILA

BLAZE GLM100-23 Laser Measure

Compared with BLAZE GLM165-22 Laser Measure: maximum range, 100 ft vs 165 ft.

Maximum range: 100 ft

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BLAZE GLM165-22 Laser Measure

Compared with BLAZE GLM165-27CGL Laser Measure: supplied battery, 2 AA vs Rechargeable Li-ion.

Maximum range: 165 ft

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BLAZE GLM165-25G Laser Measure

Compared with BLAZE GLM165-27CGL Laser Measure: supplied battery, 2 AA vs Rechargeable Li-ion.

Maximum range: 165 ft

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BLAZE GLM165-27C Laser Measure

Compared with BLAZE GLM165-27CGL Laser Measure: supplied battery, 2 AA vs Rechargeable Li-ion.

Maximum range: 165 ft

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BLAZE GLM165-27CGL Laser Measure

Compared with BLAZE GLM400C Laser Measure: maximum range, 165 ft vs 400 ft.

Maximum range: 165 ft

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BLAZE GLM400C Laser Measure

Compared with Compact Laser Distance Measurer: maximum range, 400 ft vs 100 ft.

Maximum range: 400 ft

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Compact Laser Distance Measurer

Compared with Laser Distance Measurer, 200-Foot: maximum range, 100 ft vs 200 ft.

Model / item: 93LDM100C

Maximum range: 100 ft

CompareView at Klein Tools

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BLAZE GLM100-23 Laser Measure: Source 1 ↗ · September 28, 2026
BLAZE GLM165-22 Laser Measure: Source 1 ↗ · September 28, 2026
BLAZE GLM165-25G Laser Measure: Source 1 ↗ · September 28, 2026
BLAZE GLM165-27C Laser Measure: Source 1 ↗ · September 28, 2026
BLAZE GLM165-27CGL Laser Measure: Source 1 ↗ · September 28, 2026
BLAZE GLM400C Laser Measure: Source 1 ↗ · September 28, 2026
Compact Laser Distance Measurer: Source 1 ↗ · September 28, 2026
Laser Distance Measurer LD 220: Source 1 ↗ · September 28, 2026
Laser Distance Measurer LD 250 BT: Source 1 ↗ · September 28, 2026
Laser Distance Measurer, 200-Foot: Source 1 ↗ · September 28, 2026

Measuring reach is a ceiling, not an accuracy promise

The measuring-range figures run from 98 to 400 ft. Bosch GLM400C is rated up to 400 ft and uses AA batteries, while Klein Tools Compact Laser Distance Measurer has a 100 ft range and uses AAA batteries. Consider how far you need to measure and how you want to supply power before choosing a longer-range unit.

Accuracy qualifications still belong to the selected meter and distance. A long maximum range does not show the accuracy at every distance or the conditions in which that range is achievable.

Protection codes and connection wording need a literal reading

Bosch GLM400C carries IP54; Bosch's rechargeable Li-ion selection at 165 ft carries IP65. The protection selector matches the exact code rather than merging these choices. Klein Tools also has a USB-C rechargeable selection, but a generic rechargeable description should not be turned into a claim about battery chemistry.

Generic connected or data-transfer wording in these sources does not identify Bluetooth support. Keep that feature unknown where the source is unclear, and read the meter's qualified accuracy notes before relying on it for a critical measurement. Power format, range and an IP code do not resolve those gaps.

Before you buy

Are accuracy figures interchangeable?

Klein’s meters change tolerance beyond 33 ft, and several Bosch entries have separate stakeout tolerances. Preserve the maker’s full wording and use conditions rather than comparing one isolated figure.

Does the battery category cover every power option?

It describes the supplied battery or kit. Bosch GLM400C supplies three AA batteries; compatible alternatives need the exact model page. Bosch GLM165-27C and GLM165-27CGL each have a 165 ft maker range and IP65 code. One supplies two AA batteries; the other supplies rechargeable Li-ion. The battery setup differs. The rechargeable kit suits you if that power setup matters. Range and accuracy depend on conditions, so the common range cannot establish equal performance in every mode.

Does a data-transfer label establish Bluetooth?

The saved connection wording does not clearly name the technology for these entries. Confirm Bluetooth and app compatibility on the exact manufacturer page rather than inferring it.

Does every model have an IP code?

Bosch GLM100-23 has no IP code in the retained specifications. STABILA LD 220 and LD 250 BT name IP54. The code preference uses exact categories; follow the manual for operating conditions.